Understanding Stablecoins Not all cryptocurrencies swing wildly in price. Some are built to stay steady—these are called stablecoins. Designed to track real-world assets like the U.S. dollar, the euro, or even gold, stablecoins offer a crucial way for crypto users to store value, transfer funds, and hedge against
Markets
Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, is taking a bold step into tokenized equities—starting with its European user base. Trade Tokenized U.S. Stocks with Gemini Tokenized StocksInvest in U.S. equities on the blockchain with Gemini Tokenized Stocks. Enjoy fractional ownership, instant settlement, and global
AI
Anthropic recently gave its Claude AI model a bold assignment: run a real-world business. The result? A fascinating, occasionally surreal experiment that showed both the promise and the pitfalls of AI autonomy in economic roles. The project, launched in collaboration with AI safety firm Andon Labs, tasked an AI agent—
Regulation
After years of legal wrangling, Ripple is formally stepping away from its courtroom battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling a final shift in focus toward its broader business goals. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced on Friday via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the
What Exactly Is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a digital form of money secured by cryptography—complex math that protects and verifies transactions. Unlike traditional currencies managed by banks or governments, cryptocurrencies run on decentralized networks, making them accessible around the clock and across borders. Think of crypto like cash for the
Markets
In a surprise move that’s raising both eyebrows and questions, UAE-based Web3 investment firm Aqua 1 announced a $100 million investment in WLFI tokens, tied to World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture with links to the Trump family. The deal, revealed Thursday, positions Aqua 1 as the largest single
AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the Web3 landscape, but the market isn’t buying the hype—at least not yet. A new report from DappRadar, published June 26, reveals a striking contrast: AI agent usage is booming, but the value of AI-related tokens has plummeted. According to the report, daily active
Opinion
A newly released report by Anchorage Digital evaluating stablecoins has sparked pushback from some major players in the crypto space—most notably from Nick van Eck, CEO of Agora, the issuer of the AUSD stablecoin. Anchorage’s "Stablecoin Safety Matrix," published Thursday, rated various stablecoins on factors such
DeFi
Gradient Network has secured $10 million in seed funding to build out its decentralized AI infrastructure stack—a signal that investor interest in alternatives to centralized AI is heating up. The round was led by Pantera Capital, Multicoin Capital, and HSG, three firms known for backing early-stage bets on foundational
AI
Nvidia has once again claimed the crown as the world’s most valuable company, propelled by a surging wave of investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, the chipmaker’s stock jumped over 4% to a new all-time high of $154.10, lifting its market capitalization to $3.76 trillion—
Finance
CoreWeave is back at the table. A year after its $1 billion bid was rebuffed, the AI cloud infrastructure provider is reportedly in fresh talks to acquire Bitcoin miner Core Scientific, according to a June 26 report from The Wall Street Journal. The renewed negotiations come at a time when
Markets
Digital asset platform Bakkt Holdings has filed an S-3 shelf registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling plans to raise up to $1 billion through a flexible mix of securities. The move, disclosed on June 26, could also pave the way for the company to invest